In my last post, Preston, Floyd, and Breckinridge; Revolutionary War Names are a Link to the Past (Part 1), I discussed Floyd’s Station. As noted in that post, Stations were basically mini-forts positioned throughout Colonial Kentucky. Pioneers and explorers west of the Appalachian Mountains used these Stations to defend themselves against the constant attack ofContinue reading “Forts and Stations of Jefferson County: A Historical Journey”
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Floyd’s Station: A Revolutionary War Legacy
Revolutionary War history is hidden among subdivisions and apartment complexes in Jefferson County, Kentucky, but the names of these important families remain in plain sight.
The History Behind Horse Cave and Hidden River’s Mystique
Tucked in the center of historic downtown Horse Cave, KY is the hidden jewel, Hidden River Cave.
Discovering Camp Nelson: A Hidden Civil War Gem
Camp Nelson’s Civil War history laid quiet and buried for many years, until 2018 when it became a National Monument. Today, the stories of 23,000 African-American slaves, soldiers, and refugees and the roll they played in the war are finally being told.
Exploring Castle & Key Distillery’s Rich Bourbon Heritage
Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, KY has rejuvenated and preserved the dream of E. H. Taylor Jr. who desired to create a distillery that was a destination with a quality product.
Discovering Mt. Sterling: History and Culture of a Historic Town
Mt. Sterling, Kentucky is another one of our beautiful small towns that’s working to revitalize and preserve its history, all at the same time.